Latest articles by Beth Simpson
“Like she almost does not want to admit a co-writer”: The argument over who did what on All I Want For Christmas Is You
And Mariah’s Christmas classic is basically a demo
Money Money Money: Abba Voyage has contributed over £2 billion to the British economy
New report has looked into its economic and social impact
Council gives go-ahead for Ed Sheeran to convert pig farm into private recording studio
As long as only he records there
“Noel has said, ‘No rest for the immensely talented'”: Gem Archer on the chances about future Oasis activity
Plus Liam says an unequivocal ‘no’ to Knebworth in 2026
“I’m definitely having some conversations about it”: Lily Allen’s West End Girl album could end up… in the West End
Singer reveals plans on Jimmy Fallon’s show
“Seriously wtf – we are truly doomed”: King Gizzard leave Spotify to be replaced by AI clones
Frontman says he’s “trying to see the irony” of the situation
“It is thoroughly road tested and fit for purpose”: Fatboy Slim’s Satisfaction Skank bootleg is finally released
Track combines Stones classic with Rockerfeller Skank
“Rowdy, fun songs that gently poke at and refer to the holidays”: Hate Christmas music? David Byrne has a gift for you
It’s a new playlist that’s a Wham!-free zone
People were asleep at the wheel”: Country star Breland lambasts record companies over their investment in AI
He calls on labels to divest and prove they have artists’ interests at heart
"This record shouldn’t, strictly speaking, be possible at all”: Here's Autechre – reinterpreted on acoustic guitar
Shane Parish is releasing a whole covers album
“A run of shows to dream about”: Robert Smith announces line up for his first run of Teenage Cancer Trust concerts
Elbow, Garbage and My Bloody Valentine all headline
“This is where we had to pull out our good stuff. And we did”: Beggars Banquet – the album that made the Rolling Stones
Album was the original ‘return to form’
“It’s quite normal to be groped by men”: Harassment, low pay and exploitation all reported by young musicians and artists in new survey
Over 70% say they feel unsafe in a music industry workplace
Flea teases his first solo album with a seven minute jazz rave single
The video is directed by his daughter
"They appeared to revel in the confusion that has been created”: Jorja Smith’s label claim royalties on AI track
I Ran was created using Suno
"The most unbelievable thing I’d ever seen": Synth player Steve Porcaro on writing with Michael Jackson
Chicago 1945 and Dream Away remain in the vaults
“Got many requests for this one from a few years back”: Aphex Twin uploads new tracks to his Soundcloud page
It’s his first unheard music for two years
“We are devastated to have to postpone these two shows at such short notice”: Radiohead put back two Copenhagen dates
Singer has an "extreme throat infection"
“If you use it the correct way, I think it’s a beautiful tool”: Teddy Swims admits he’s used AI on his own material
But singer was turned down by AI creator who scalped his own track
"Years of unprofessional behaviour led to our decision”: Six ex-members of Cradle Of Filth sue frontman Dani Filth
They allege defamation and unpaid royalties
“Truly one of the most fun things I've ever done”: David Ellefson joins 1,000 musicians to tribute to Ozzy Osbourne
They all play Paranoid together
“I don’t think any of us knew how huge it was going to be”: The production tricks behind Michael Jackson's Billie Jean
Thriller turns 43 this week
“We have a duty to encourage a fair resale market”: Olivia Dean calls on other artists to ensure fans don’t get ripped off
She forces Ticketmaster to refund her fans
